When was "Basketry Inrō" created?

This artwork was created mid-19th century.

Is "Basketry Inrō" in the public domain?

Yes, Basketry Inrō is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Basketry Inrō is Three cases; plaited bamboo or rattan covered with lacquer (urushi) Netsuke: edamame; ivory Ojime: bamboo; bronze with gold inlays.

Unknown Artist

mid-19th century

Medium

Three cases; plaited bamboo or rattan covered with lacquer (urushi) Netsuke: edamame; ivory Ojime: bamboo; bronze with gold inlays

Dimensions

H. 2 5/8 in. (6.6 cm); W. 2 1/16 in. (5.3 cm); D. 11/16 in. (1.8 cm)

Classification

Inrō

Culture & Period

Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891

Accession Number

91.1.716

Rights

Public Domain